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Design and install merchandise signage

Design and install merchandise signage

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRMER011
State Code
BBB55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/12/2017
Field of Education
080599 - Sales And Marketing, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/12/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare signage for use in the display of merchandise and promotional activity. It requires the ability to determine signage requirements, design suitable signage options and arrange production. This unit applies to visual merchandisers and stylists working in a diverse range of sectors and business contexts. They operate with independence, under limited supervision of others, and within established organisational policies and procedures. They may have responsibility for making a range of creative and operational decisions within the scope of their job role. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine signage requirements.
  • 1.1. Determine signage purpose and desired messaging and seek any required clarification.
  • 1.2. Identify and confirm signage specifications, budget and constraints.
  • 1.3. Access and review organisational style guidelines and standards to inform signage design.
2. Design signage.
  • 2.1. Access creative sources of information and identify signage trends to draw inspiration to inform design.
  • 2.2. Test and experiment with forms of imagery, typography and language that meet purpose, desired messaging and organisational styling requirements.
  • 2.3. Determine the relevance and use of digital and non-digital signage types.
  • 2.4. Identify resources required to produce signage and confirm feasibility and alignment with budget.
  • 2.5. Determine internal and external resourcing and production requirements.
  • 2.6. Identify opportunities to create cost-efficiencies and maximise use of resources.
  • 2.7. Identify and action measures for achieving resourcing efficiencies in signage production.
  • 2.8. Develop a production brief to provide external parties with clear and detailed signage brief.
3. Produce signage.
  • 3.1. Provide a signage production brief to internal and external signage producers.
  • 3.2. Review signage samples and provide feedback for improvements.
  • 3.3. Produce signage using digital and non-digital signage production techniques.
  • 3.4. Monitor signage production to ensure timelines are met.
  • 3.5. Ensure finalised signage meets signage design.
4. Install signage.
  • 4.1. Install signage and adjust as required to ensure visual appeal is maximised.
  • 4.2. Monitor signage to ensure currency and accuracy of information.
  • 4.3. Dispose of unwanted signage, minimising environmental impacts.
  • 4.4. Correctly store unused signage to prevent damage.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD924 SIRRMER405 Produce visual merchandising signs Unit of competency